THUMBING (THROUGH) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

thumbing (through)

verb

present participle of thumb (through)

as in leafing (through)

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turning over

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State prosecutors announced in July that the federal government had begun turning over evidence in the cases, including police body camera video and hard drives containing statements.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
California is among the states that successfully sued, in part by arguing that turning over the data would violate state privacy laws.

— SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

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